No doubt that at this very moment there are thousands of students off
playing on a beach somewhere, hiking in the mountains, or just lounging around
at home enjoying their Spring Break. As students get refreshed during their
Spring Break and return to finish out the school year, many have summer entertainment
internships on their mind.

Internships are great for many reasons:

1. Internships
let you “try on” your intended career field and see how it fits. Many students
come back from an internship finding their exposure to their real on-the-job
experience really excited them and they can’t wait to graduate to do it
full-time. On the flip side, after doing the job they thought they’d be doing
post graduation, many students find out that it wasn’t what they expected and
end up changing their major before it’s too late.

2. Internships
give you experience & new skills. Getting work experience while you’re
still in school is not only valuable for getting you ready for a career, but it
also gives you training on some of the practical skills you won’t learn in a
classroom. Because internships are great for learning and training in
trade-specific skills, they are an invaluable tool for setting yourself apart
from the competition after graduation.

3. Internships
can lead to a full time position. Many companies prefer to hire from
within, so internships are a great way to network and prove yourself as a
valuable employee…especially when they have a job opening around the same time
you’ll be graduating. Internships give you a chance to show your awesomeness to
your boss and exhibit your smarts, creativity, and outstanding work ethic. Plus, the company has already invested time
and training in you. So when you apply for that upcoming full time position at
the company, along with 50 others, you have the advantage of your boss already
knowing your capabilities and what a great fit you are with the company
culture.

Unsure where to get started? There are thousands of employers in the
entertainment industry seeking interns – from TV & video production
to magazine publishing to marketing and publicity. Employers are looking to fill internships
across the board, and many of them post open internships on industry-specific
job boards. In fact, we have over 350 listed on 4EntertainmentJobs.com! So
while you’ve got a little extra free time on your spring break, log on and
start your search today.